11-year-old Antioch girl shot in head while sitting in car

11-year-old Antioch girl shot in the head

Antioch police are still searching for the man who opened fire at an Antioch apartment complex, shooting an 11-year-old girl in the head. The girl is expected to recover. 

ANTIOCH, Calif. - An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head while sitting in a car in the parking lot of an Antioch apartment complex Monday afternoon, authorities said.

11-year-old girl survives gunshot wound to head

An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head while sitting in her family’s car in the parking lot of an Antioch apartment complex, police said.

Girl was in passenger seat

What we know:

The shooting occurred about 12:38 p.m. in the parking lot of the Delta View Apartments, located at 3915 Delta Fair Boulevard.

Police said the girl was seated in the passenger seat of her family’s car as it was leaving the complex when gunfire erupted, striking her in the head.

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After the shots were fired, the vehicle drove to a nearby shopping center parking lot. Multiple 911 callers reported the vehicle’s location, allowing officers to find it.

Officers rendered first aid to the girl until firefighters arrived at the scene, police said.

Victim in stable condition

The girl was transported to Children’s Hospital Oakland, where she was listed in stable condition.

11-year-old Antioch girl shot in head

An 11-year-old girl was shot in the head while sitting in a car in an Antioch apartment complex on Monday.

Investigation ongoing

What they're saying:

"At this stage of the investigation, the family does not appear to have been the intended targets," the Antioch Police Department said in a news release.

Lt. Bill Whitaker with Antioch Police Department said the round went through the back windshield and through the headrest and hit the girl in the back of the head. 

Authorities have not released details about what led up to the shooting or provided information about a possible suspect. Police did say they have surveillance video of the suspect. 

"We have photos of him as well as the suspect vehicle, but we're not releasing that information at this time," said Whitaker. 

Whitaker said the father of the girl did make eye contact with the gunman prior to the shooting but did not know the person and did not believe they would be the intended target. 

What they're saying:

A neighbor said she's saddened and shocked by what happened. The apartment complex is filled with families and she felt safe until now. 

"It's scary, definitely very scary," said neighbor Stephanie Melgoza. "It's very sad to hear that in moments, I feel like it's a new year and it's an event that happened now. My condolences to you guys. My hope that she's doing well. I hope that you guys are safe."

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective John Cox at 925-481-8147 or by email at jcox@antiochca.gov.